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Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the United States. Each year in South Carolina, 2,200 new people will be diagnosed with the disease and more than 800 will die from the disease. Statistics
show the medically underserved has a higher incidence and lower survival rates from colorectal cancer diagnosis. In addition, African American and rural populations are at high-risk for developing colorectal cancer. This is felt
strongly in South Carolina where more than 30% of the population is African American, of which, 40% live in rural areas.

Through the its screening program, the Center for Colon Cancer Research at USC, is working to reduce the morbidity rate from colorectal cancer in South Carolina. The state-wide program provides screening colonoscopy to the uninsured
medically underserved populations of South Carolina. Qualified individuals are uninsured, live at 150% or below the poverty line, are between the ages of 50 – 64 (or 45 – 64 for African Americans), and meet eligibility criteria
for the program. The Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network utilizes a virtual database and enhanced navigation services to promote compliance and education to individuals in the program.

The Colorectal Cancer Prevention Network, which was established in 2008, has been working to reduce colorectal cancer death in South Carolina through statewide education and awareness as well as providing screening services
to medically underserved South Carolinians. The network partners with Free Medical Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Clinics to locate those most at risk and unable to access CRC screening services. The Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Network has received strong support from private, corporate and public organizations such as: BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation, the South Carolina Gastroenterology Association, The Duke Endowment, The Center for Colon Cancer Research
at USC, and the University of South Carolina.

Colorectal Cancer Screening Program of South Carolina (CCSPSC)

The purpose of the Colorectal Cancer Screening Program of South Carolina (CCSPSC) is to increase participation in CRC screening by partnering with health systems to implement priority evidence-based strategies.

The CCSPSC is working with the American Cancer Society, South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, and Colon Cancer Prevention Network. Together, we work with eight federally qualified health centers in South Carolina in order to reach the
medically underserved to implement at least two priority evidence-based approaches (provider assessment and feedback, provider reminders and recall, client/patient reminders), supportive strategies (professional education and small media), and additional
activities (standard procedures and 80% by 2018 pledge). Evaluation is an important element of the program, and the Core for Applied Research and Evaluation at the University of South Carolina leads evaluation activities.

CCCR CRC Advisory Council

In 2015, the Center for Colon Cancer Research at USC, under the leadership of Dr. Frank Berger, invited a small group of influential advocates to form the CRC Advisory Council. This Council will provide vital guidance and direction for our community
outreach and screening efforts. As leaders and stakeholders in colorectal cancer prevention, the Council members are a carefully chosen group of experts engaged to help the Center deepen it's screening and outreach programs. This agile group is
committed to implementing actions and population based activities in a responsive and flexible manner.

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